Madras High School - Hi Sage Yearbook (Madras, OR)

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r Players Start Slow End Season With League Standing Beginning the season with high hopes second year Coach Rod Chester commented. because of survival of the intangable, we struggled through the first four games. Scoring seemed to be the problem early in the season, with the first touchdown not coming until the fourth game at Vale. There were many frustrating moments because of inexperienced, missed assignments and the lack of self-confidence.” Coach Chester added. The goal of the season set by the coaching staff was to be competative in league play and gain the state playoffs. As the season progressed the squad developed confidence and general playing ability and because the team which we optimistically had hoped would have been present earlier.” stated Chester. Members selected for all district were, Clarence Brooks, defensive line backer. Richard Colman defensive end. Pat Gallagher offensive back. Mike Leno guard, and Brandon Lofting at tackle. Chester commented we will be losing ten seniors. However we will have a conti-gent returning in the backfield. Next year’s outcome will depend on the development of the younger players,” Chester also said, whether the kids learn to believe in themselves and want to learn and work in the off season.” Richard Colman a senior received most outstanding varsity football player. Richard also received most inspirational. Junior Tony Carson gained the honor of the most improved player. Richard Colman and Bill Ramsey both seniors received the most consistent award. Pat Gallagher and Richard Colman tied for Honorary Captain an award voted by the team members. Best offensive lineman went to Mike Leno. senior. Best offensive back went to juniors Tony Carson and Brandon Lofting. Best defensive lineman went to Richard Colman and Brandon Lofting. Best defensive back went to Pat Gallagher. IS V

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fools • 11 ms mm ■ cmc n Z .v ■ 'PROSPECTORS I. Junior class members. Robert Cloud. Brad Houts. Pam Lanyon. Donna Elston. Tim Demers. and Jon Spencer, pause to view the work they’ve done on the float. 2. Band members blast out the familiar sound of Loyalty at a pep rally. 3. Junior David Olson poses as a prospector’’ on the winning |unior float. 4. Junior Varsity cheerleaders. Tammy Fine. Candis Cookson. Robin Watson proudly display the MHS banner while marching in the parade. 5. The pep assembly was the chosen spot for the crowning of this years queen and court. Being introduced by presi dent Pat Gallagher are. queen Heidi Voll. senior, and princesses Julie Akers. |unior. Cassie Caldera, sophomore, and Anne Meade, freshman.

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I. Junior quarterback Jim Souers releases a pass down field over a Cowboy defense. 2. A pile up on the goal line gives Madras points on the scoreboard. 3. Several Madras football players represent the teams during the home coming parade. 4. Quarterback Jim Souers junior calls a play of strategy for extra Madras yardage. 5. Seniors Mike Leno and Richard Colman represent the football team at the bonfire. 6. The Madras defensive squad stops the Cowboys from gaining a first down. 7. Coaches Small Fire Hawk. Rodney Chester. Lowell Gilliland talk over game strategy, on the way to the football stadium.